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Use of Equine Physical Therapists Increasing
An equine physical therapist uses non-invasive techniques for the rehabilitation and prevention of injuries in horses and can save the horse owner time and money in the recovery process. Because of their expertise, the demand for equine physical therapist
Silica in Pasture Soil May Cause Osteoporosis
Horse owners in California and other states where silica composites make up pasture soil should be aware that ingestion of some minerals, including silica can lead to health problems in their horses with the lungs and limbs being affected. In these areas
Maintain Horse Skin Health In Spite of Cold Weather
During winter months, especially in cold climates, horse owners don't always give full attention to the skin health of their horses. Many horses develop heavier hair coats, and daily grooming sometimes goes by the wayside because of busy schedules an
Hypoderma Bovis spp Infestation
Warbles (Hypoderma Bovis ssp) is a parasitic infestation of a cattle grub worm in a horse. While rare, if your horses are pastured close to or with cattle, your horse is at a higher risk.
Botulism Kills Five Horses
Five horses have died from botulism on a family horse farm in Redding, Indiana. According to reports, the horses most likely contracted botulism by eating hay contaminated by toxin-producing bacteria that leads to the disease.
It Takes a Village To "Raise" a Horse
âThis past week it took a village to 'raise' a Percheron, a large draft horse, after she became stuck in mud.â
Controversy Over Pickens' Wild Horse Plans
Time Magazine has completed a report on Madeleine Pickens and her plans to make her eco-preserve a home for thousands of wild horses gathered from western range lands by the Bureau of Land Management. Approximately 40,000 wild equines are currently held i
Virginia Horse Euthanized after Contracting West Nile Virus
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced that a 9-year-old Morgan gelding has tested positive for West Nile virus and has had to be euthanized. This is the state's first positive case of West Nile Virus in a horse thi
Research Shows Benefits of Forage-only Diet For Horses in Training
Researchers ar the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden have studied the benefits of a forage-only diet for young horses in training.
Dr. Juliet Getty Joins EquiMed Bloggers
Dr. Juliet Getty, a well known equine nutritionist, author and speaker, has agreed to write a blog and share content with EquiMed. EquiMed pro bloggers are equine healthcare professionals who post their thoughts on equine healthcare topics.